Since the dawn of time (animation time at least), people who aren’t in the know have categorised Japanese anime and American cartoons under the umbrella term of ‘animation’, expecting them both to ...

French sales banner Charades has boarded “The Keeper of the Camphor Tree,” an upcoming animated feature from Japanese entertainment company Aniplex and director Tomohiko Ito. The film is an adaptation ...

"This is the tale of a witch..." Science Saru in Japan has unveiled the first look teaser for an animated film titled ...

Behind every great library of art is a machine that needs to sell it. Two Ghibli experts tell IndieWire about the highs, lows, and contradictions within the great Japanese animation studio that sold ...

Japan-based review site Filmarks reveals which anime film stole the hearts of the nation's viewers while raking in millions ...

TOKYO—A new study highlights the growing importance of Japanese anime in both the entertainment and streaming industries, with Parrot Analytics reporting the genre generated an impressive $19.8 ...

Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming from overseas markets, according to a report presented by the Association ...

Yōji Kuri, the legendary Japanese animator and filmmaker, passed away from natural causes on November 24, 2024, at the age of 96. His death was announced on December 14 via his social media and ...